Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Compact · 20 MP · 1/2.3” · Standard HD video
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180
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Sony · Compact · 20 MP · 1/2.3” · Standard HD video
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 are both pocket compacts with fixed lenses for simple point-and-shoot photography. The Canon arrived in 2016, two years after the 2014 Sony. The Sony is the lighter carry at 111 g against 126 g for the Canon. The Sony's body measures 97 x 56 x 21 mm and the Canon's 95 x 54 x 22 mm, so both fit the same pocket. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2016 | 2014 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
January 5, 2016 | January 14, 2014 |
| Camera type |  Compact | Compact |
| Camera size | 95 x 54 x 22 mm | 97 x 56 x 21 mm |
| Camera weight | 126 g | 111 g |
| Optics | 53/100 | 56/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Canon gives you far more freedom over where focus lands, with 9 autofocus points against the Sony's single point. That helps when a portrait or pet sits off-centre in the frame, since the Canon can focus on it directly. The Canon also offers the shorter exposure setting, 1/2000 second against 1/1500, useful for freezing motion in bright daylight. Resolution and stabilised handheld shooting are shared abilities: both use a 20 MP CCD sensor in the 1/2.3-inch format, with in-body stabilisation. The Sony offers a higher maximum ISO setting, 3200 against 1600, a higher ceiling for dim-light exposure settings. Neither suits action bursts, at 0.8 fps for the Canon and 1 fps for the Sony, and neither has a viewfinder. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5152 x 3864 | 5152 x 3864 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CCD | CCD |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
6.17 x 4.55 | 6.17 x 4.55 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 1/2.3” | 1/2.3” |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
0.8 fps045 | 1 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 4+ | Unspecified |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 | 4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
16003003280000 | 32003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
16003003280000 | 32003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
1444080 | 144080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
200080032000 | 150080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
90300 | 10300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | None |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 34/100 | 34/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoNeither goes beyond casual clips: both top out at Standard HD resolution, with a 30 fps maximum frame rate on each, and no built-in time-lapse. The practical split is file format. The Canon records MPEG-4 and MOV, while the Sony records MPEG4 and AVI, so check what your editing software accepts. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Standard HD | Standard HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
30 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG4, AVI |
| Features | 34/100 | 47/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Sony is the better choice for framing yourself, because its screen flips while the Canon's is fixed. That tilt helps with group selfies and low-angle shots. The Sony adds Bluetooth to Wi-Fi for a second phone link, while the Canon offers Wi-Fi only. Both have a built-in flash for dim indoor shots. Framing and review happen on the same 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot screen, with live view on both and no touch input. Neither has GPS, so location tagging falls to a paired phone, and neither is weather sealed. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
✗ | ✗ |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
2300001150001500000 | 2300001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
No |  Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
No |  Yes |
| Storage & battery | 27/100 | 13/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe Canon supports USB charging, so you can top it up from a laptop, while the Sony does not charge over USB. The Canon's NB-11LH battery carries a 220-shot rating against 200 for the Sony's NP-BN, under their respective test conditions. Both accept SD, SDHC and SDXC cards in a single slot, so one card choice serves either camera. The Canon's slot is UHS-I compatible for faster card speeds, while the Sony also takes Memory Stick Pro Duo and Pro-HG Duo media, useful if you already own Sony cards. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NB-11LH | NP-BN |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
220 shots1505000 | 200 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | No |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 is the stronger pick for point-and-shoot use. Its 9 AF points handle off-centre subjects such as pets and portraits, and the 1/2000-second setting suits bright daylight and moving kids. USB charging lets you top it up between stops. Choose the Sony DSC-W810 when the flip screen matters most, for group selfies and low-angle shots, or for its Bluetooth link to a phone.